"I've know Rachael since she's been a freshman and I've coached her for a long time and that's probably the best game I've ever seen her play," said Davidson. "She was totally aggressive and just right there when you needed her. She was really a major part of the win."

In addition to Donovan's play, Howard had an advantage in the midfield, particularly when Charlotte Wilkinson was taking the draw.

Wilkinson just started taking the draw seven games ago, but with her quickness and reach she often ended up getting draw possession.

Glenelg coach Ginger Kincaid said draw possession has been an issue for her team, which is not all that tall, and not coming up with the draw "means we have to rely on a defensive stop to start our offense."

The victory moves Howard to 7-5 overall, but four of the losses have been by two goals or less.

"I kept telling them that if they believe in themselves as a team it is going to come together and we are going to knock someone off," Davidson said. "I told them that losing by one or two goals may seem like a loss but we are building a better program and we are getting better."

Maribeth Blonchek had five of Glenelg's goals and Stephanie Asher had four. The Gladiators are now 8-4 overall. They are tied for tied with Centennial for fourth in the county standings. Each team has three county losses. Marriotts Ridge (9-0), Mt. Hebron (8-1) and Atholton (7-2) are the top three teams in the standings.

Emma Rufolo had four goals and Sydney Ackman and Amy Tragesar each added three as Chapelgate edged Baltimore Lutheran. Valerie Fuller scored a game-high five goals in a losing effort. It was the Yellowjackets' second one-goal game of the season.

Chapelgate, now undefeated in 13 games, has the opportunity to finish an undefeated regular season on Monday when the Yellowjackets host St. Timothy's at 4 p.m.